Secretive augmented reality technology wearable may have been delayed because of battery problems, leaksters claim

Margi Murphy

5 Jun 2017, 17:47

Updated: 5 Jun 2017, 17:50

APPLE has been working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, people claiming to be insiders have suggested.

The technology company has launched a secret scheme called "Project Mirrorshades" which is working to develop an augmented reality wearable, it is alleged.

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The glasses won't appear for some time, however, as the project has allegedly been delayed due to battery issues, anonymous people claiming to be employees at one of the factories which make Apple devices have indicated.

Chief executive Tim Cook previously confirmed that the company was working on augmented reality - which is set to become hugely popular after the success Nintendo's Pokemon Go smartphone app.